Hash Brown Egg Bake

Hash Brown Egg Bake with sausage and cheese cooks up on a sheet pan for a healthy breakfast that’s easy and protein packed! It’s perfect for serving a crowd and has big flavors for fewer calories. It’s both gluten-free and low-calorie too!

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My perfect morning starts with a hearty breakfast that includes gluten free donuts, coffee, and a sweaty workout. It’s been that way for so long now it’s hard to believe I used to be someone who didn’t eat breakfast and couldn’t stand working out. It seems the only constant in my life has been coffee.

This egg and hashbrown bake is a recipe my Mom made for every holiday brunch. The only difference was she used crescent rolls for the crust. I simply omitted the crescent rolls for a healthier version, that’s higher in protein.

I also made it on a sheet pan to make the slices thinner than they would be in a traditional casserole dish to make portion control easier. Again, easier said than done because this Hash Brown Egg Casserole is crazy delicious!

Why I Love This Egg with Hash Browns

• Making this homemade breakfast pizza is a breeze! It takes just minutes to mix up and even better it cooks on one pan for easy cleanup.
• Wholesome ingredients. All the ingredients are easy to find and the combination makes a healthy and hearty breakfast to start your day.
• Great for all occasions. Replace your holiday breakfast casserole with this healthy sheet pan breakfast sausage pizza or use it for your weekly meal prep for an easy breakfast during the week. It’s one of my favorite healthy holiday recipes!

Ingredients You Need

Here’s a look at the simple ingredient list you need to make this sheet pan breakfast recipe. The full list and quantities of each are in the recipe card further down the page.

• Shredded Potatoes: For the frozen shredded potatoes, make sure the ingredients on them are only potatoes. There shouldn’t be any added oils, salt, or anything else added. The added oil is high in omega-6 which is pro-inflammatory. Very important to watch this for good health and weight loss!
• Eggs: Use half egg whites and half whole eggs in your sheet pan breakfast bake for lower cholesterol and calories.
• Milk: I am using unsweetened almond milk but you can use any milk you prefer.
• Baby spinach: Adds a splash of color but also sneaks some veggies into your breakfast. You can easily replace it with another vegetable of choice though you may want to cook firmer vegetables first and chop them up into small pieces to add them to your egg mixture.
• Turkey breakfast sausage: Turkey is the leaner option over pork.
• Cheddar cheese: Use light to keep it low calorie and if you want to make your sheet pan breakfast dairy-free you can simply leave it.

Hash Brown and Egg Bake Variations

• Sausage: You can use any type of crumbled sausage you prefer. Just make sure you cook it first and drain off any excess oil.
• Vegetarian: Omit the sausage and add plenty of vegetables instead. You might consider sauteeing onion, red bell pepper, and mushrooms, and then throwing in some chopped blanched broccoli too! Feel free to mix and match with your favorite veggies.
• Skip the Egg Whites: You can certainly use 9 whole eggs instead if you prefer. Just note that it will change the nutrition.

How to Make Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns

1. Cook the turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain it well after it’s cooked.
2. Combine the eggs with milk, salt, pepper, and spinach in a medium bowl.

3. Spread the shredded potatoes in an even layer on your prepared baking pan and top with the sausage. Pour the eggs and spinach mixture over the top. You may need to spread it so it’s in an even layer. Sprinkle cheese over the top.
4. Bake your sheet pan breakfast until the eggs are set and serve immediately.

How to Store

This breakfast pizza stores great whether you have leftovers from weekend breakfast or if you are making it for your weekly meal prep.

• Storing: Allow it to fully cool and then package it up in individual portions or sections to serve later. Refrigerate for up to three days or freeze it for up to three months.
• Reheat: If frozen, allow it to thaw out overnight. Heat in the oven at 350° F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat it in the microwave by placing it on a microwave-safe dish and heating it in 60-second intervals until heated through.

How to Serve Easy Hash Brown Egg Bake

This hash brown egg casserole is perfect for Easter breakfast or any holiday, brunching on the weekend, or an easy breakfast for the week. It makes a ton too so be ready for leftovers!

Since it’s mostly a one-dish meal you don’t need a lot to round out your meal but here are a few suggestions.

• Add Something Sweet: Like this easy coconut flour banana bread or lemon poppy seed bread.
• Fruit: Slice up your favorite fruits or enjoy this Greek yogurt fruit salad on the side.
• More Veggies: For brunch, you might prefer a more savory side such as this Greek yogurt broccoli salad or roasted winter vegetables.

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQs

• Drain the Sausage. Be sure to drain off any excess grease that may be on the sausage. It’s not only healthier but it will taste better too.
• Make a Double Batch. Save time on breakfast during the week and make the large batch on the weekend so you have leftovers!
• Mix and Match Ingredients. Feel free to mix and match the protein and vegetables in this dish to use up any food you have on hand.
• Parchment Paper is Your Friend. Be sure to prepare your pan with a piece of parchment paper to make serving and cleanup a breeze.